Want to start a business

[Sir_Celica]

Hi Guys,

I have been looking around this site and have been 'wowed' by some of the impressive finishes that have been achieved with anodising. This has got me thinking that I would like to set up a business in this area.

What I would like to know is how do I go about establishing a market of people that will want 'stuff' to be anodised? I think i could get a few mates that will want some parts done on their show cars, But I need to find some line that will consistantly bring in the work. Any ideas/hints? Or are most of you guys/girls here just for hobby style.

We do not have the big paintballing thing over here in Australia where everyone owns their own gun, we use theirs.

Thanks

[sswee]

Re: Want to start a business

It is difficult to project what might be a demand in an area I not familiar with. A start would be to talk to car clubs, machine shops, motorcycle groups to see if there is a demand in the market. Watch for cast aluminum parts as they can be difficult to anodize. It may be there is only enough work for a part time business or you may find you can make it full time by adding other coating options like powder coating or chroming. Best of luck. SS